Today marks a year since Coventry City parted company with manager Steven Pressley.

The Scot had been in charge of exactly 100 games when City ended his spell in charge with the club in the League One relegation zone following a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.

At the time it was seen in some quarters as a harsh decision with the City job seen as an especially tough one but Tony Mowbray has pushed the team forward and they now could be heading to the Championship instead of League Two.

Here's the reaction following the sacking from the different parties.

The stats

Steven Pressley's 100 games in charge

Steven Pressley 2014/15 season

21st

League position

33

Points

7

Wins

12

Draws

7

Lost

32/43

For/Against

The club - 'Change of direction needed'

“This has been a very difficult decision from a personal and professional point of view, and we would like to place on record our thanks to Steven for his efforts over the last two years.

“But results over recent weeks and months, and our precarious position in the league table, means that a change of direction at first team level is needed."

Steven Pressley gathers the team in for a chat at full time. Photo: Joe Bailey.

Steven Pressley's statement - 'Extremely disappointed'

"I would like to put on record my appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity I was given at Coventry City FC. As everyone is aware, the club is going through the most turbulent period in its proud history.

"Inevitably, as a manager, this has led to unprecedented challenges but I have tackled each one of them with my utmost endeavour.

"Obviously I am extremely disappointed to have lost my job and am utterly convinced that, with the work that has been done to date, the team would have gone on to consolidate their position in League One before achieving further success.

"I am exceptionally grateful to the supporters, the players, my staff and, in particular, my assistant Neil MacFarlane for their unwavering support throughout my time at the club."

Steven Pressley makes his way off the pitch after his last game in charge against Sheffield United

Andy Turner - 'Can walk away with his head held high'

"When you lose more than 50 goals from a team and don’t get the tools to replace them, it’s only going to go one way.

"There have been shoots of recovery in recent weeks but we will never know whether he would have turned things round.

"But one thing is for sure, Steven Pressley will walk away from Coventry City with his head held high and reputation intact after a roller-coaster journey through one of the most challenging assignments in the Football League."

James Rodger - 'Change has been a necessity'

"It's simply been a season of hopping from one shambles to another for Coventry City, and now is not the time to die wondering.

"While Steven Pressley has operated with one hand tied behind his back for some time - and has found himself let down by under-performing and AWOL senior players - the change has been a necessity for some time.

"A win percentage of 32 per cent isn't the worst you've ever seen, of course. Those stats become particularly horrifying when placed into context, though: Pressley has only managed to win seven league games this season, and five of those have been by just one goal."